GE Appliances Opal Nugget Ice Maker - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia: Stainless Steel, Countertop, 34 lbs Daily Production

A: No, it does not! I would have liked that option. This is an appliance that needs a water line as it comes in the box! At a retail of $499.99- I’d have paid $50-$75 more to get it with the “matching” tank. The stainless version on the GE website, comes with the tank at $579.00, granted I got this one on sale in the target store for $399.99, but it’s still nice. Target does not sell the tank online as of yet and GE doesn’t sell it in white on their website, since it’s a “target exclusive.” I’m assuming Target will sell it soon, but as this is a limited collaboration with Magnolia, it will probably be very limited stock, if they get it. I ordered this- the magnetic tank with the same model number but in stainless. It’s not ideal, but temporary until I get a water splicer for my fridge line. That will cost me another $75.00 in parts and $150.00 in labor too, but that’s a handyman job. (Reservoir tank in silver) https://www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-Profile-Opal-Nugget-Ice-Maker-SideTank-Accessory-OPL01GESDTK

A: I hope so. 2 of the photos show it and the specs say it does too.

A: Not sure why it isnt at Target yet, but this is the side tank: https://www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-Profile-Opal-Hearth-and-Hand-Side-Tank-OPAL01GHSDTK

A: You can purchase the side tank separate!

A: Side tank is sold on eb - new open box - bullseyedeals for $39 w/free shipping

A: No it does not come with it.

A: Why is the side bin not included for this price ridiculous it should all be coming together unless you can hook it directly up to a waterline?

A: It is sold separately

A: No it does not come with side tank which doesn’t make sense. Just include it and charge more instead of making someone have to search and then purchase. Tank is extra $69.99. This was a gift from my daughter and family. They were embarrassed that tank was not included.

A: The matching side tank is now available to purchase on the GE website.

A: No this one doesn’t come with the side tank

A: It does not come with the side tank. I called GE and confirmed from the “Opal” department the side tank isn’t available yet…and once it is available, it will only be sold at Target.

A: You clean it by flipping a switch on the back and holding down the front button for 3 seconds, then the machine does the rest.

A: Yes, with a switch to initiate it

A: No but it’s a super easy cleaning process !! You flip a switch on the back, run the cleaning solution through it and then flush it out !

A: No. I have one you have to take to a sink drain the lines and run vinegar thru it to clean. I do it once a week or the ice starts to taste bad even though I use filtered water

A: Can you add video on the cleaning process?

A: Yes I fits under the upper cabinets

A: 10.5 Inches (H) x 17.5 Inches (W) x 15.5 Inches (D)

A: The dimensions given in the description are obviously incorrect.

A: The description is incorrect on the height. It is NOT 10.5 inches tall, it is 17.6 inches tall.

A: Please contact Opal Support at 1-866-907-6718, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, EST.

A: Same. I'm attempting to return mine because of this. I've had it for 7 months but it's been a constant battle from week 2 and barely use mine because of it.

A: The intake line into the pump goes upward from the reservoir, where the pump should be slightly lower. I believe this causes the pump to suck air and the machine thinks it needs water when it doesn’t. Not sure how the design engineer missed that detail. I found two fixes both YouTube: First one, prime the pump with the following steps. 1. Open ice tray 2. Close ice tray (signals pump to start pumping) 3. Remove cover over intake hole 4. Using your thumb, cover the intake hole for 1-2 seconds 5. Let go 1-2 seconds 6. Repeat 8-10 times, you should notice a lot more water flowing into the reservoir Second one, remove air bubbles from pump…. I do this one when the first one doesn’t work. 1. Remove all the screws on the back cover. 2. Carefully open the back from the bottom, not the top. The top is installed under the “lid” of the machine and isn’t as easy to get off. 3. Open and close the ice tray to start the pump. 4. Locate the pump, mine is on the left side with two water lines hooked up to it and in a silicone sleeve. 5. Carefully reach your hand under the back cover from the bottom and flick or wiggle the pump with your finger. I’m planning on remounting the pump with a 3D printed piece to minimize the uphill intake angle. Hope that helps!

A: Is does make noise when making ice but it’s not as loud as our fridge ice maker.

A: Mine is pretty quiet

A: It is pretty loud to be honest . This is my first ice machine and I didn’t know what to expect . I was kinda shocked how loud it is .

A: It’s more of an ivory/cream!

A: Watch the video it tells you

A: I would say somewhere in between. An “off-white” so not stark white but not a yellowish ivory either

A: The side tank is sold separately but it should come with one. It's so small you're just refilling it all day long 

A: No, the side tank is sold separately.

A: Not sure why it isnt at Target yet, but this is the side tank: https://www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-Profile-Opal-Hearth-and-Hand-Side-Tank-OPAL01GHSDTK

A: Yes it can be used either side

A: The extra side water tank can be attached on either the left or right side of the Opal ice maker.

A: No it doesn’t have to be!

A: It does not come with the reservoir. If you can find it and use the reservoir, then no, but mine only came with a water line like the fridge.

A: The water will automatically recirculate, if you open and close the bin, that triggers the ice to be made again, but it is an automatic process as well!!